# CVE-2016-7400: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Exponent CMS before 2.4.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2017-02-07 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Exponent CMS before 2.4.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id parameter in an activate_address address controller action, (2) title parameter in a show blog controller action, or (3) content_id parameter in a showComments expComment controller action.

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## References

- https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/releases/tag/v2.4.0
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/2
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40412/
- https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/changesets/e916702a91a6342bbab483a2be2ba2f11dca3aa3
- https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/e916702a91a6342bbab483a2be2ba2f11dca3aa3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93041
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40412

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